• On/off-site digital media destruction
• Hard drive destruction
• On/off-site paper destruction and purging

Required specifications

Purchasers must include these specifications, unless not possible:

• "When making purchasing, construction, leasing, and other decisions that affect state government’s emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) or other toxic substances, agencies shall explicitly consider the benefits and costs (including the social costs of carbon) of available options to avoid those emissions. Where cost-effective and workable solutions are available that will reduce or eliminate emissions, decision makers shall select the lower-emissions options."

Preferred specifications

Purchasers should include these specifications, unless not possible:

• Meet applicable EPA Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolables
• All vendors have either the R2 and/or E-Stewards certification(s) for responsible handling of hazardous e- waste
• B Corp
• NSF Sustainability Certification

Find these products on statewide contracts

Find products that meet Washington’s green purchasing specifications:

• Contract 00419: Document destruction services

End of life

Surplus goods that still can be used

• Use surplus disposal to get rid of items you no longer need. Keep materials out of landfills and make funds for your agency.

Recycling and disposal

Hazardous waste disposal guidelines and options:

• Department of Ecology: Dispose, recycle, or treat dangerous waste
• Washington Recycles